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FDA Gives 'Qualified' Nod to Magnesium for Blood Pressure

The FDA has given the nod to add a qualified health claim to magnesium for its role in modulating high blood pressure.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Jan 26, 2022
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Johnson Nutrition Solutions LLC petitioned the FDA in 2016 for a qualified health claim to be applied to conventional foods and supplements, promoting support for diets high in magnesium to reduce the risk of high blood pressure

  • The FDA concluded in 2022 that the proposed language "supportive but inconclusive" was overstated and a mischa…

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